Gothita Best Moveset
Psychic at 55 Sp. Atk and 45 Speed with AbilityShadow Tag preventing opponents from switching. Trapping on pre-evolution stats can't capitalize. AbilityCompetitive boosts Sp. Atk on stat drops. Evolve through to Gothitelle where Shadow Tag or Competitive on 95 Sp. Atk function.
Gothita saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Gothita's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Frisk with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Gothita best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Gothita saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Gothita maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shadowtag with Choice Scarf, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Psychic
- Energy Ball
- Trick
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Gothita saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Gothita maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran frisk with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Future Sight
- Dream Eater
- Psychic
- Psyshock
Gothita saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Gothita maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shadowtag with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Gothita saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Gothita maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shadowtag with Starfberry, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Heal Pulse
- Light Screen
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Gothita Weakness
Type-wise, Gothita takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Standard number of weaknesses for the Psychic typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Gothita Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Gothita
Chandelure threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (137-161%). Weavile deals 74-88% with Knock Off.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gothita View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x137-161%KO Energy Ball51-61% Flamethrower77-91% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gothita View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x74-88% Ice Shard23-28% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gothita View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off 2x43-51% U Turn 2x47-55% High Jump Kick21-25% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Gothita View Foongus builds →Venoshock14-17% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gothita View Elekid builds →Discharge20-23% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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D | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gothita View Stunky builds →Belch21-25% Knock Off 2x24-29% Trailblaze10-11% | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySlushrush ItemEviolite NatureHardy Moves View Sandshrew-Alola builds →
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Evolution
Three stages ahead. Gothita grows into Gothorita, then pushes on to Gothitelle. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Gothita easily with 70 breeding partners from the Human-Like egg group.
Shiny Gothita
Purple to slightly browner purple. Gothita's shiny is the kind of change that makes you check if your screen calibration is off. D tier.
Shiny Gothita Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Gothita
Gothita appears at decent spawn rates across 4 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Gothita in SV
Gothita is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 18-80 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Gothita ✓East Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.18-36OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.41-60OverworldRate 1%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.61Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GothoritaSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.32-41OverworldRate 9%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Gothita (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into GothitelleSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.41-60OverworldRate 1%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Gothorita (Step 2)
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Gothita preloaded.
A handful of locations for Gothita with high spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Gothita in SwSh
Gothita is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 28-65. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Gothita ✓Giant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 50%Heavy FogGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 40%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveSwordRate 20%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassSwordRate 18%Heavy Fog
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into GothoritaGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldSwordRate 50%Heavy FogDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldSwordRate 10%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 10%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 10%Heavy Fogor evolve from Gothita (Step 1)
- Step 3Catch or Evolve into GothitelleLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldSwordRate 13%Heavy Fogor evolve from Gothorita (Step 2)
To plan your throws, open the Sword & Shield catch rate calculator with Gothita preloaded.
No wild encounters for Gothita in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sun & Moon.
How to Obtain Gothita in USUM
Step 1Gothita ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sun & MoonAvailableCatch in Sun & Moon via Walking · Route 6 · Island Scan; Sunday, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Dark grass · Route 16. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 102 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Giant's Cap · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · East Province (Area Three). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Gothorita
Step 3Evolve into Gothitelle
Sundays are the only window for Gothita: an Island Scan coaxes the wide-eyed psychic onto a single quiet route for that day alone, where it waits at level 17.
Where To Catch Gothita in SM
- Step 1Gothita ✓
- Step 2Evolve into GothoritaBREEDINGAvailableLeave Gothitelle with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Gothita egg.
- Step 3Evolve into Gothitelle
To plan your throws, open the Sun & Moon catch rate calculator with Gothita preloaded.
Base Stats
Sp. Def and Sp. Atk carry most of Gothita's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Sp. Def EV. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Beware of touching the ribbon-shaped feelers that control its psychic power. Gothita will begin bawling if you do.
Gothita Guide
You can run Gothita through the first few routes without issues. 290 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Gothorita as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Gothita joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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